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| scottb |
 Sep 8 2004, 10:08 AM
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who wants a PEZ?!  Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States  |
i have exactly zero welding experience but would like to learn. i have yet to buy a welder as i am not certain what type would be the most useful for car/home use. i am certain all have advantages but the best 'all round' one would be what i would like.
so what do those in the know say? thanks in advance.... |
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| seanery |
Sep 8 2004, 11:11 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
scott, see if your local high school or vocational school has a welding class for adults. I took one about a year and half and loved it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
I purchased a Miller 135. It operates on 110. I wanted to get a 175, but I don't have 220 in the garage, well, anywhere actually. MIG is the easiest to learn and do. TIG is awesome, great for superclean and/or small welds, aluminum... plain ol arc welding was fun at first but it is messy as hell and became much less fun once I learned to MIG & TIG. |
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